Niccolò Antonio Zingarelli

Italian composer and music educator

Niccolò Antonio Zingarelli - Italian composer and music educator
Born

April 4th, 1752
273 years ago

Died

1837
188 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in Italy in 1752, a prominent composer and music educator during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Zingarelli specialized in opera and sacred music, achieving widespread recognition for compositions such as 'Roméo et Juliette' and 'La Vestale'. His contributions to music education included serving as a professor at the Naples Conservatory, shaping the curriculum for future musicians. Zingarelli's works were often performed in leading European opera houses, establishing a reputation for melodic richness and emotional depth.

Composed 'Roméo et Juliette'

Served as a music educator at Naples Conservatory

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